Definitions for osteopathy

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osteopathy os·te·op·a·thy

Spelling: [os-tee-op-uh-thee]

IPA: /ˌɒs tiˈɒp ə θi/

Osteopathy is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 531 anagrams from letters in osteopathy (aehoopstty).

Definitions for osteopathy

noun

1. a therapeutic system originally based upon the premise that manipulation of the muscles and bones to promote structural integrity could restore or preserve health: current osteopathic physicians use the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques of conventional medicine as well as manipulative measures.

Origin of osteopathy

First recorded in 1855-60; osteo- + -pathy

Examples for osteopathy

I write this article on blood for the student of osteopathy.

Several books have been compiled, called "Principles of osteopathy."

In 1908 the School of osteopathy had 18 instructors and 398 students.

I have just read an exposition of the beautiful and rational simplicity of osteopathy.

The discussion of the subject of osteopathy is of very grave importance.

There was Plasmon, that "panacea for all human ills which osteopathy could not reach."

Like massage, osteopathy, or medicine, it should follow careful diagnosis.

osteopathy has particularly appealed to a great many of these patients.

I practiced osteopathy for three years, but only as an Osteopathic specialist.

This is not the first time I have spoken about inconsistencies in the practice of osteopathy.